Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
With the onset of December, Canton experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature gently receding from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C). Throughout December, Canton experiences a low-temperature average of 32.2°F (0.1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Canton, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. In Canton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.9 days and collects up to 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Canton, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average December temperature in Canton?
What is the average humidity in December?
How many days does it rain in December?
What is the snowiest month?
How much does it snow in December?
What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Canton have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
What is the month with the least sunshine?
How long on average sun shines in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in December?
Average temperature in December
Canton, NC
- Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Canton, NC
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Canton, NC
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Canton, NC
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Canton, NC
- Average rainfall in December: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Canton, NC
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Canton, NC
- Average snowfall in December: 4.25"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Canton, NC
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Canton, NC
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Canton, NC
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Canton, NC
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Canton, NC
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Canton, NC
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).
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